National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until late Thursday, warning that the temperatures will be in the upper 90s and triple digits is some places.

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The temperatures are expected to reach 101 in NYC and other places, as the sun appears to be showing off on this first full day of summer 2012.

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The United Nations today marked World Refugee Day by focusing on the more than 42 million people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced from their homes, and raising awareness of the dilemmas facing this vulnerable group of people.

“Refugees leave because they have no choice. We must choose to help,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message to mark the Day, observed annually on 20 June.

Summertime and the living is dangerous, according to officials who are warning New Yorkers that the hot and humid summer weather can cause serious illness and death.

On average, more Americans die from heat waves than all other natural disasters combined. The best way to prevent heat illness is to stay in an air conditioned place. Make sure you are prepared and help family, friends, and neighbors stay cool during a heat wave.

What is Heat Illness?

Heat illness occurs when the body cannot cool down.
The body normally cools itself by sweating and increasing blood flow to the skin.